word
bougainvillea
boo-gun-VIL-ee-ah
ˌbuːɡənˈvɪliəListen
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Syllable breakdown
bougainvillea
Dictionary meaning
A genus of thorny ornamental vines and shrubs native to South America, known for their brightly coloured bracts (modified leaves) surrounding small white flowers; common in tropical and subtropical gardens.
History and origin
Named after French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729–1811).
Common mispronunciations
BOH-gun-vil-ee-ahboo-GAN-vil-ee-ah
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